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CENTRAL CELLO CELEBRATION FINALE CONCERTHEROES INCLUDING PREMIERE OF MARVEL HEROES: A-XOctober 23-24, 2026Contact: John ...
10/07/2026

CENTRAL CELLO CELEBRATION FINALE CONCERT
HEROES INCLUDING PREMIERE OF MARVEL HEROES: A-X
October 23-24, 2026
Contact: John Michel, 509-306-9421/e-mail [email protected]

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — On October 23–24, cellists from across the state will converge upon Ellensburg to participate in the twelfth biennial Central Cello Celebration, hosted by the CWU Music Department.

This year, we celebrate our HEROES, including composers, cellists, and everyday people, sung and unsung. The world premiere of Tom Walworth’s “Marvel Heroes: A-X,” a musical medley of famous tunes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will conclude the Finale Concert on Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m. in the CWU Music Concert Hall. Dr. Nikolas Caoile, Alex Pualani, and Michael King will conduct the cello choirs.

Additional recital performances are scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. in the CWU Music Recital Hall. These recitals will feature cellist Minna Rose Chung, co-author of CelloMind: Intonation and Technique; Seattle Symphony’s Roberta Hansen Downey; and talented young cellists from across the state of Washington. Admission to all performances is free.

Arts & Humanities Month continues with Week 2: Stories of Place!This week, we’re exploring the places that shape us, ins...
10/06/2026

Arts & Humanities Month continues with Week 2: Stories of Place!

This week, we’re exploring the places that shape us, inspire us, and become part of the stories we tell through the arts and humanities. Check out this week’s featured stories, events, and opportunities by scanning the QR code!

Where does your story begin? We will be doing another post for week 3 and 4 so stay tuned

10/05/2026

Introducing Behind the Music Stand

Get to know the faces behind the music at CWU! In this new series, we’re stepping away from the rehearsal room for a minute to meet our faculty, learn a little more about what they do, and ask some questions you might not hear in the classroom.

First up: Dr. DiMeglio!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Behind the Music Stand - and stay tuned to see who’s behind the stand next!

Please join us on October 13th at 6 pm for an engaging recital of new music for clarinet and saxophone presented by Duo ...
10/05/2026

Please join us on October 13th at 6 pm for an engaging recital of new music for clarinet and saxophone presented by Duo Velox (Kaitlyn Neufeld, clarinet & Aaron Burr, saxophone). The program, titled “Convergence of Chromaticity,” will feature charming, blazing, and emotional works by Itoh, Wanamaker, Schulze, Etezady, as well as a world premiere of Companions of Chromaticity by Alyssa Morris. Admission is free.

Meet our 2026 Freshmen Forte!We’re continuing our introductions of some of the newest faces in the CWU Department of Mus...
10/02/2026

Meet our 2026 Freshmen Forte!

We’re continuing our introductions of some of the newest faces in the CWU Department of Music!

From new ensembles and performances to making memories and finding their place in the CWU Music community, we can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes!
Help us give our newest Wildcats a warm welcome to CWU Music!

Join us Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM for The Jazz-y Horn II, featuring CWU Music faculty member Jeffrey Snedeker!Joined...
10/01/2026

Join us Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM for The Jazz-y Horn II, featuring CWU Music faculty member Jeffrey Snedeker!

Joined by pianists Marilyn Wilbanks and Becky Griswold, Snedeker will present a program exploring a wide range of jazz styles through works by Alec Wilder, Douglas Hill, Billy Strayhorn, and Seattle composer and educator Megan Vinther.

From blues and bebop to swing, ballads, and experimental jazz, the program showcases the versatility of the horn and concludes with Vinther’s brand-new work, Wind Shear.
Happening: Sunday, October 11, at 4:00 PM. Location: Don and Peggy Schaake Recital Hall.

This is FREE and open to the public

We hope to see you there!

Join the CWU woodwind faculty and students for our second annual Woodwind Day! Events include a welcome concert featurin...
09/29/2026

Join the CWU woodwind faculty and students for our second annual Woodwind Day! Events include a welcome concert featuring the faculty, group warmup sessions, a campus tour, open mastery classes led by our students, a Q&A about life as a Central music major, and a fun woodwind choir reading with all participants and our faculty and students. Don't miss this day of community fun and learning!

Link in our bio to register!

Congratulations to Jeffrey Snedeker, Professor of Music, on being elected to Honorary Membership of the International Ho...
09/29/2026

Congratulations to Jeffrey Snedeker, Professor of Music, on being elected to Honorary Membership of the International Horn Society!

Honorary Membership is the highest recognition awarded by the IHS and honors living artists who have made lasting contributions to the horn world through performance, teaching, research, and service.

Snedeker has been a member of the CWU music faculty since 1991 and has made a lasting impact on the horn community locally, nationally, and internationally. His contributions include serving three terms as IHS President, editing The Horn Call, co-founding the Northwest Horn Society, hosting Northwest Horn Workshops, performing with regional ensembles, and supporting generations of musicians and educators.

“This is one of the highest honors I could even hope for in my career. I am truly humbled and honored to receive this wonderful recognition.” — Jeffrey Snedeker

Please join us in congratulating Professor Snedeker on this incredible career achievement!

Welcome back, Wildcats! The CWU Department of Music faculty and staff are SO excited to have our halls filled with music...
09/25/2026

Welcome back, Wildcats!

The CWU Department of Music faculty and staff are SO excited to have our halls filled with music again! Whether this is your first quarter with us or you’ve practically moved into the music building at this point… we’re so happy you’re here.

Here’s to another year of music-making, learning, performing, and making memories together.

Welcome back to CWU Music!

Meet our 2026 Freshmen Forte!We’re kicking off the year by introducing some of the newest faces in the CWU Department of...
09/25/2026

Meet our 2026 Freshmen Forte!

We’re kicking off the year by introducing some of the newest faces in the CWU Department of Music!

From new ensembles and performances to making memories and finding their place in the CWU Music community, we can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes!

Help us give our newest Wildcats a warm welcome to CWU Music!

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